What is the maximum amount a PAC multicandidate committee can contribute to a non-multicandidate PAC per election?

The maximum amount a PAC multicandidate committee can contribute to a non-multicandidate PAC per election is indeed $5,000. This limit is set by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and applies specifically to the contributions made by multicandidate PACs to other political committees.

To elaborate, a multicandidate PAC is one that has been registered with the FEC for at least six months, has raised contributions from over 51 contributors, and has made contributions to at least five federal candidates. This status allows them to support other PACs, but the contribution limit is designed to maintain the integrity of the campaign finance system and prevent any single PAC from exerting undue influence over another. The $5,000 limit reflects an effort to balance financial support among committees while ensuring that fundraising remains within regulatory oversight.

This limit is different from contributions to individual candidates or to certain other types of committees, thereby establishing specific standards for the interaction between different types of political entities. This distinction is critical for understanding the broader landscape of political finance in the context of U.S. elections.